Suzuki recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 AN400, AN400A, DL1000, GSX1300R, 2008-2009 GSF1250S and GSF1250SA, 2008 GSX1300BK and GSX1300BKA, 2008-2010 GSX650F, GSX-R600, GSX-R750, VLR1800, VLR1800T, and 2009-2010 SFV650 and VZ1500 motorcycles. Due to a problem with the circuit board for the regulator/rectifier power module, the motorcycle may not sufficiently charge the battery and the motorcycle may stall.
What could happen
If the engine stalls while riding, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the regulator/rectifier, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 4, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-444-5077. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A56 to 2A64.
Vehicles covered
- Suzuki An400 2008–2012
- Suzuki Dl1000 2008–2012
- Suzuki Gsf1250S 2008–2009
- Suzuki Gsx-R600 2008–2010
- Suzuki Gsx-R750 2008–2010
- Suzuki Gsx1300Bk 2008
- Suzuki Gsx1300R 2008–2012
- Suzuki Gsx650F 2008–2010
- Suzuki Sfv650 2009–2010
- Suzuki Vlr1800 2008–2010
- Suzuki Vz1500 2009–2010
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V018000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 19, 2016
- Owners notified
- Feb 19, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 68,344
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 10, 2008 to Jan 15, 2010
- Part
- Electrical system
- Maker's own recall number
- 2A56 to 2A64
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Suzuki recall: Electrical system Feb 23, 2011
- Suzuki recall: Electrical system Dec 18, 2015
- Suzuki recall: Electrical system Dec 18, 2015
- Suzuki recall: Electrical system Dec 18, 2015
- Suzuki recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Oct 16, 2024
- Suzuki recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Jan 23, 2024
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.